A complete review of Typhoon IRIS’s track
Typhoon IRIS at 1955-08-19 20:00 at 9.4°N, 137°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 45 m/s (~162 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 965hPa, recorded at 1955-08-23 02:00.
After 08:00 on 1955-08-25, Typhoon IRIS gradually weakened and was stopped on 1955-08-25 at 08:00. Its lifecycle contains 27 track points.
Typhoon IRIS track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
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| 08-19 20:00 | 9.4°N 137°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 1006 hPa | - |
| 08-20 08:00 | 11.2°N 132.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1005 hPa | WNW |
| 08-20 20:00 | 14°N 127.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1005 hPa | WNW |
| 08-21 08:00 | 15.5°N 125.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1002 hPa | NW |
| 08-21 20:00 | 17.1°N 124.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 994 hPa | NNW |
| 08-22 08:00 | 19.2°N 123.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s 988 hPa | NNW |
| 08-22 20:00 | 20.5°N 122.5°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s 977 hPa | NW |
| 08-23 08:00 | 21.3°N 122°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s 965 hPa | NW |
| 08-23 20:00 | 22.3°N 121.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s 965 hPa | NNW |
| 08-24 08:00 | 23.7°N 119.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 985 hPa | WNW |
| 08-24 14:00 | 24.3°N 118°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 990 hPa | WSW |
| 08-24 20:00 | 24.6°N 117.2°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s 994 hPa | WSW |
| 08-25 02:00 | 24.9°N 116.3°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s 996 hPa | WSW |
| 08-25 08:00 | 25°N 115.8°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s 998 hPa | WSW |
Sampled rows shown; all 27 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1955 was Typhoon IRIS?
Typhoon IRIS has international code 195519. It was the 19th numbered typhoon of 1955, with the international name IRIS.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon IRIS?
Typhoon IRIS peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 45m/s, minimum central pressure 965 hPa.
Did Typhoon IRIS make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon IRIS did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon IRIS's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon IRIS track history maps, forecasts compared across meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195519.
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